Let’s see if a debate can change the trajectory of voter sentiment
If there is to be a genuine turning point in the presidential campaign, it could come Thursday night in Atlanta, when President Biden and former president Donald Trump meet for…
How California’s $100 billion surplus became a ‘budget emergency’
Two years ago, California was so flush that Gov. Gavin Newsom was moved to make a bold declaration about the state’s estimated $100 billion budget surplus. “Simply without precedent,” the…
Trump spreads violent rhetoric by suggesting migrants should fight for sport
Former president Donald Trump expanded his portrayal of migrants as violent with a suggestion that they could be pitted in fights for entertainment. During a speech to Christian conservatives on…
Man who attacked Paul Pelosi convicted in California on state charges too
David DePape, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison on federal charges after he broke into Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and bludgeoned her husband, was convicted Friday of…
Trump cranks up false, inflammatory messages to rake in campaign cash
The fundraising pitch from Donald Trump was neither accurate nor subtle. It read: “1 MONTH UNTIL ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE! THEY WANT TO SENTENCE ME TO DEATH.” The message blasted…
Pennsylvania Sen. Casey warns Amazon, Target and Walmart over ‘greedflation’ pricing
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey has sent letters to Amazon, Target and Walmart over concerns that pricing decisions made at the retail giants since the pandemic may have been driven by…
More than half a million portable device chargers sold at Costco recalled after two homes catch fire
More than half a million portable electronic device chargers sold exclusively at Costco are being recalled after reports they can overheat and catch fire. The devices, called myCharge POWER HUB…
Paris seeing signs of strong travel demand ahead of Summer Olympics — but plenty of deals remain
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are set to see plenty of attendees — but travel data shows there are still opportunities for last-minute deal-hunters to capitalize on current market dynamics.…
Forever 21 seeks rent concessions as fast-fashion brand faces financial woes
Forever 21 is asking landlords for a break on rent as the legacy fast-fashion player’s sales decline and it struggles to keep up with savvier competitors, CNBC has learned. The…
Rite Aid shutting down 27 more locations, bringing closure total to nearly 550 nationwide
Rite Aid is closing 27 more locations as it continues to work through a bankruptcy proceeding, according to a new court filing. The store locations are in Ohio and Michigan.…